Mechanical Project Planner

Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Planner with a background in industrial maintenance, turnarounds or major projects? We are now seeking a skilled Mechanical Project Planner to support turnaround activities at an industrial facility in Sweden.

The assignment is expected to start in September/October 2026 and is planned to run for approximately 18 months. The role is full-time and will focus on planning, preparing and coordinating mechanical work orders and work packages for procurement, tendering and execution. You will investigate site conditions, define the required scope and coordinate supporting activities such as scaffolding, insulation and other disciplines.

During execution, you will coordinate contractors and ensure that work progresses safely, efficiently and according to schedule. You will also support the handling of deviations, additional work and final handover.

About the Role

You will work closely with maintenance, turnaround planning, contractors and other technical disciplines to ensure mechanical activities are properly planned, coordinated and executed.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Preparation

Define scopes of work and prepare mechanical work orders and work packages.

Investigate site conditions and identify all required activities and supporting services.

Ensure work packages are complete and quality controlled before tendering and execution.

Review contractor offers and support execution scheduling.

Coordinate mechanical activities with other disciplines.

Execution & Coordination

Coordinate contractors and ensure work progresses safely and according to schedule.

Monitor progress and ensure completed work is properly documented and handed over.

Coordinate deviations, changes and additional work when required.

Perform final inspections and support handover to quality control.

Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions.

Review contractor timesheets where applicable.

Continuous Improvement

Support turnaround reporting and progress tracking.

Participate in lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement.

Promote efficient teamwork, cooperation and adherence to established procedures.

What We're Looking For

Technical knowledge within the mechanical discipline.

Experience from previous turnarounds, shutdowns or major industrial projects.

Experience preparing mechanical work scopes, work orders or work packages.

Experience coordinating contractors and multidisciplinary activities.

Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Who You Are

Self-Driven: You take ownership and drive work forward.

Safety Conscious: You always prioritize safe working practices.

Problem Solver: You find practical solutions when challenges arise.

Team Player: You communicate effectively and work well with contractors and colleagues.

Structured & Organized: You manage multiple activities while maintaining focus on quality and schedule.

For more information, please contact Nipromec Group HR & Recruiting Administrator Rania Salman.

Email: rania.salman@nipromec.com

The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found, so apply this position immediately. Please note that by applying you agree that your data is handled according to our recruitment register procedure.

About Us:

Nipromec Group, founded in 2003, is an international consulting and engineering firm specializing in design and consulting services across a range of industries, with a strong focus on energy and construction. We have a well-established presence with offices in Rauma, Turku, Tampere, and Helsinki in Finland, as well as locations in Malmö, Sweden; Erlangen, Germany; and Bristol and London in the United Kingdom.